Foreigners Dominate In Violent Criminal Offenses On German Public Transport

Crime on German public transport is a growing concern, exacerbated by open border policies. Data from Baden-Württemberg reveals a high number of suspects, with a significant proportion being non-German. Foreigners lead in violent crime, theft, drug offenses, and weapon offenses on public transport. Knife attacks have increased in recent years, with foreigners also representing the majority of suspects. Asylum seekers from Syria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria are prominently featured in knife attack statistics. German offenders may also have migration backgrounds, though data collection is limited. The disproportionate representation of foreigners in crime statistics, relative to their population size, is striking. Public transport staff are also increasingly facing threats, assaults, and abuse. A union head highlighted a particularly problematic area linked to a refugee center with Syrian, Afghan, and Turkish migrants. These factors have combined to make German public transport more dangerous for everyone.